Kitchen Lead

Tokyo Joe's; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokyo Joe's is seeking a passionate Kitchen Lead to oversee Back of House Operations. This role involves leading food preparation, ensuring quality, and managing kitchen staff. With a flexible schedule and opportunities for growth into management, this position is ideal for those with experience in restaurant management and food safety.

Benefits

Free shift meal, 50% off on days off

Flexible schedule

Sick pay

Health/Dental/Vision insurance after 1 year

Referral bonuses

Unlimited growth potential

DailyPay

401K

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant management preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Mid-senior level candidates suitable.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen in food preparation and production.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Manage team through positive communication.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Team management

Positive communication

Job description

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Kitchen Lead

A kitchen lead is responsible for leading the Back of House Operations, on shift, in the restaurant. We are looking for people with a passion for the kitchen, including food preparation, presentation, and operations. Dependability and hard work are essential for this position. If you bring positive vibes, knife skills, and attention to detail, this is the job for you. We promote from within, and our kitchen leads have a flexible schedule with opportunities to grow into management roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in food preparation and production, ensuring quality and presentation
• Proficiently lead all kitchen positions, following Tokyo Joe's standards and procedures
• Create and execute kitchen prep lists
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance
• Handle knives proficiently
• Manage team through positive communication, teamwork, and delegation
• Open and close the restaurant to high standards
• Verify food deliveries and ensure FIFO organization
• React quickly to crises and changes

Benefits

• Free shift meal, 50% off on days off
• Flexible schedule
• Sick pay
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance after 1 year of full-time employment
• Referral bonuses
• Unlimited growth potential
• DailyPay
• 401K

Requirements

Preferred qualifications include experience in restaurant management and food safety. This role is suitable for candidates at a mid-senior level seeking full-time employment in the restaurant industry.